Caroline Pasquariello had the unique distinction of being physical education teacher for the day at Most Blessed Sacrament School. The student, shown here with teacher Kelly McLaughlin, taught four classes during the day. The day was part of a silent auction during a fundraiser for the school.
Monthly Archives: June 2009
Worcester Prep Student Takes Second Place in National Writing Contest
Worcester Prep third grade student Emilee Dorey was the national second place winner in the Seat Sack Writing Contest. She received an embroidered Seat Sack and a gift certificate to Barnes and Noble. She is in Julie Roughton’s class at Worcester Prep. Seat sacks are soft packs that attach to classroom chairs and help students… Read more »
Most Blessed Sacrament 1st Graders Go to Circus
The first grade class from Most Blessed Sacrament School had a wonderful day at the Cole Brother’s Circus, which was held at the Wicomico Civic Center in Salisbury. Pictured here is the class standing in front of the circus entrance with teachers Ms. Knerr and Mrs. May.
SDHS Recognized by State for Outstanding Contributions to Kids Program
Stephen Decatur High School was recognized by the Maryland State Department of Education in May for its outstanding contributions in the Kids Helping Kids Program. Decatur placed second in the state for total pounds collected during its annual food drive, collecting over 7,000 pounds in one week. Pictured, from left, are Principal Lou Taylor, State… Read more »
SDHS Journalism Students Visit Newseum in DC
The Stephen Decatur High School journalism classes visited the Newseum in Washington, D.C. on April 23. The cost of the trip was funded by an $800 educational grant from Target. Above, near the Capitol are Jeron Hardy, Liz Bowman, teacher Kimberly Patrick, Breanna Rohrer and Rosa Navarra.
Worcester Prep’s Academic Convocation Winners
Top award winners at Worcester Prep’s Academic Convocation for Grades 6-11 were, from left, Meredith Soule´, Highest Academic Average forGrades 6-8; Roland Gerachis, Best All-Round Student Grades 6-8; Katie Marshall, Best All-Round Student Grades 9-11; and Megan Rosales, Highest Academic Average, Grade 9-11. The students received bonds and plaques, gifts of honor from the Worcester… Read more »
OC Elementary Students of the Month (May)
Ocean City Elementary School honored the May Students of the Month with a T-shirt, luncheon, and cake sponsored by the Berlin-Ocean City Optimists. The students were chosen by their homeroom teachers based on the good choices they make in all areas of school life. The students were, first graders, first row from left, Macy Connors,… Read more »
Diakonia Executive Director Speaks at Democratic Women’s Club
Visiting speaker Claudia Nagle, executive director of Diakonia recently gave a talk on Diakonia at the monthly Democratic Women’s Club meeting held at the Yacht Club in Ocean Pines. Pictured, from left, are Diana Gross, vice president, Democratic Wormen’s Club; Nagle; and, Arlene Page, president, Democratic Women’s Club
New Officers for VFW Post 8926 Ladies Auxiliary
Installation of new officers for the VFW Post 8296 Ladies Auxiliary recently took place. Above are Installing Officer and District President, Marcia Elliott and returning Post Auxiliary President June Kelly, who will be joined by Emilie Beall, senior vice president; Karen Overholtzer, treasurer, and Cecelia Edwards, secretary
OP Youth Uses Birthday Party to Raise Money for Humane Society
Riley Mears of Ocean Pines recently celebrated her ninth birthday at Twisters Gymnastics. In lieu of gifts, she collected about $400 worth of donations, including food, toys and treats for the Worcester County Humane Society. She is pictured above with a volunteer and two dogs in need of adoption.